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CNN Inside Politics

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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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Episodes

5-Year-Old at Center of ICE Controversy

An image of a five-year-old boy hits a nerve and becomes a new symbol of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. It captures the chaos of immigration enforcement and intensifies scrutiny over ICE's targets and tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202643 min

Backing Down but not Backing Off

We start in Davos, Switzerland, where global nerves are easing slightly after President Trump appeared to take military action to take over Greenland off the table. But he made clear his ultimate goal has not changed: making the Arctic island part of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202643 min

The World According to Trump

One year ago, Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th president. Since then, he's upended every part of Washington politics, both domestic and global. The most recent example of the latter: threatening America's most trusted allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202643 min

Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Greenland

President Trump says nothing is off the table when it comes to Greenland and America's oldest allies are now forced to question everything about their centuries-old alliance with the US. He also complains to Norway for not bestowing the Nobel Peace on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202643 min

Inside the GOP and Democratic Challenges Ahead

Manu Raju and a panel of experts analyze the latest CNN poll results showing potential trouble for Republicans in the upcoming midterms. The discussion includes the impact of President Trump's policies and actions, such as tariffs on European allies and the charged situation in Minneapolis. The latest on the Senate races is also covered, featuring an interview with Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Additionally, the episode touches on Trump's new batch of pardons and the Democrats' redistri...

Jan 18, 202642 min

Americans to Trump: 'You're a Failure'

A brand new CNN poll about President Trump's first year back in office shows Americans giving him failing grades across the board. A majority of the country (58%) say the second Trump administration has been a failure, including two thirds of independents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202646 min

Night of Chaos in Minneapolis

An Oval Office threat puts Minneapolis protesters on notice. The Democratic governor calls it an "occupation." Residents woke up to a city dealing with chaos after of a violent night of protest. The situation went from bad to worse after a federal agent shot a man in the leg during a targeted traffic stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202644 min

Flexing America's Global Muscle

As today's show gets underway, a crucial meeting is taking place at the White House over the future of Greenland. VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are talking with the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202644 min

SCOTUS Tackles Transgender Athletes

As today's show begins, Supreme Court justices are hearing arguments in two cases that could determine whether states could ban transgender athletes from playing in women's and girls' sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202643 min

An Unprecedented Threat

President Trump's Justice Department opens a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell having to do with a multimillion dollar renovation project at the central bank's headquarters. The government's unprecedented action prompts an equally unprecedented rebuke from Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202644 min

Navigating Political Turmoil and Media Narratives

Manu Raju explores the high tensions following the Minneapolis shooting and its labeling as domestic terrorism by the Trump administration. He discusses the consequences of such hastily drawn conclusions and gets insights from Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. The show also dives into President Trump's foreign policy ambitions, including a potentially contentious stance on Greenland, and assesses his influence on the Republican party ahead of the midterm elections. Additionally, the episode features...

Jan 11, 202645 min

A Nation Gripped by Rage and Fear

From coast to coast, protests are erupting after an American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. It comes as another shooting involving a federal border patrol agent in Portland adds to the scrutiny over President Trump's immigration crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 202648 min

Noem Again Blames Victim but Calls for Investigation

Today's show begins just after a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in New York. While she continued to place the blame for an ICE officer's deadly shooting entirely on the victim, she also said there needs to be an investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202659 min

White House Press Conference on Venezuela

As today's show begins we head straight to the White House, where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is addressing reporters in the briefing room for the first time since Saturday's military operation in Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 202648 min

Emboldened and Audacious

The White House says the Venezuela strike is just the beginning. Who should be on watch? Neighboring countries are trying to game out what the United States might do next, as is Greenland. As for the president's mindset right now, the Commander in Chief spent the morning with House Republicans, reveling in America's military might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 202644 min

The Venezuelan Crisis and US Intervention

Manu Raju delves into the stunning arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on US soil and its global implications. The episode features extensive coverage and expert analyses on the US military's Operation Absolute Resolve, the geopolitical impacts, and the legal ramifications. Trump’s former Venezuela Envoy, retired military officers, and seasoned journalists discuss the future of Venezuela under US control, the international reaction, and the potential precedents set by this bold move. ...

Jan 04, 202645 min

Trump Spills to WSJ

President Trump kicked off the new year with a remarkably candid interview in the Washington Post in which he talks about his age, hand bruising, aspirin use, and why he doesn't like to work out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202644 min

CNN Exclusive: CIA Attacks Venezuela

In what could be a significant escalation in the US pressure campaign against Venezuela, sources tell CNN the CIA carried out a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast. It's the first known US attack inside the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202544 min

Trump's Peace Push

President Trump just wrapped up a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin just hours after a face to face with the Ukrainian president. But did any of the sticking points get resolved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202545 min

Year End Review

As the president, nears his one year mark. Manu dives into his polling slump and ask what's in store for 2026. Plus, with midterms on the mind, can Democrats actually land the plane? A Zohran Mamdanidigital guru joins the show to discuss what works best. And, Manu's most notable moments from a busy year in the halls of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 28, 202545 min

Sunday Summit?

Volodymyr Zelensky says he'll meet with President Trump on Sunday. Could we finally be on the verge of peace in Ukraine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 202544 min

Epstein Docs Damage Control

While many are focusing on last-minute gifts today, the Trump Administration is in deep damage control as they attempt to quell the fallout from the latest Epstein documents release. And additional documents are expected to drop throughout the next week. CNN's Kevin Liptak begins our coverage in West Palm Beach, Florida, where President Trump is celebrating Christmas at Mar-a-Lago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 24, 202544 min

DOJ Document Dump

As today's show begins, CNN reporters are combing through more than 30,000 new Epstein documents released overnight by the Justice Department. Unlike the first tranche of files released last week that featured heavy redactions and few mentions of President Trump, this time we're seeing his name again and again. So what have we learned? The big headline so far, according to a 2020 email from a federal prosecutor in New York, is that Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet at least eight times, on...

Dec 23, 202545 min

MAGA Fault Lines

President Trump's base is signaling a complicated path for the America-first movement, based on thousands of MAGA faithful turning out over the weekend for the Turning Point USA annual summit. Was it a turning point for the MAGA movement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202545 min

Unraveling the Epstein Files and the 2028 Race

A deep into the heated controversy surrounding the partial release of the Epstein files, which has led to allegations of a coverup and questions about President Trump's handling of the situation. The episode also explores new CNN polling about the 2028 presidential election, revealing voters' preferences and key traits they seek in candidates. Additionally, legendary rocker Gene Simmons visits Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Fairness Music Act and shares insights on his relationship wi...

Dec 21, 202543 min

It's Epstein Doc Release Day

Tension grips Washington as we wait to see if the Justice Department meet its deadline and releases the Epstein files by midnight. Whatever happens, Democrats are already crying foul, claiming comments from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch suggest they might not get everything that they are required to release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202544 min

Dems Drop More Epstein Pics

Just before we came on the air today, House Democrats released -- without context -- five new photos from the Epstein estate. They arrive just a day before the deadline Congress set for the DOJ to release all the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202543 min

Mike Johnson: 'I Haven't Lost Control'

A mini revolt of endangered moderate Republicans turning on their leadership over health care forces House Speaker Mike Johnson to insist "I haven't lost control." As Manu Raji reports, it's not exactly a sound bite the GOP wants out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202550 min

Shock, Confusion over Wiles Interview

Why did White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles do an extraordinarily candid interview with Vanity Fair? That's the question on the minds of everyone both in and out of Trump World. Dana and her panel take a deep dive into Wiles' words, which include describing her boss as having an "alcoholic's personality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202545 min

Nick Reiner Arrested, Suspect in Parent's Homicide

As today's show begins, Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, has just been taken into custody after both of his parents were found dead in their home last night of what police call a "homicide." CNN's Josh Campbell reports from Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202544 min
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